Armor, model 2.0

It’s time to put all that stuff we learned from Alec’s costume to good use.

The first step in making Kyle into King Hamlet’s Ghost was to get a body form…So, we wrapped him in rigid wrap, cut it off, and attached the halves back together with more wrap. It’s quick and dirty, and not a real life cast, but infinitely cheaper and quicker.

From 2011 buildup

Instead of the long, boring, paper mache, cheese cloth and glue method, 2 quick layers of burlap and monster mud get us to this point in 3 days, what took me nearly 2 weeks on Alec. I really can’t believe I didn’t think of this on Alec’s armor.

From 2011 buildup

In another ‘you idiot why didn’t you think of this THEN’ moment, the back of Kyle’s armor is going to have a seam we’ll just velcro shut for easy on/off action. Alec is something of a contortionist, so slipping his over his head wasn’t a huge deal, but should have thought of this then…

That’s just mod podge which remains flexible, prevents the itching and fraying of the burlap as well as a super simple means of attaching the pieces together.

From 2011 buildup

Some quick paper mache to smooth the front out, and the chest piece is all done save for some paint and drying. Shoulders are up next, but I need the chest dry for that as well.

From 2011 buildup

And, no, Talia is not being left out. (and yes, that’s a heart on there if you look close…)

From 2011 buildup

Oh, and Alec has some more homework coming up. But more on that later, I can only handle one of these things at a time. It’s a heck of an off season this year…